Saving for retirement is a huge responsibility that one has to take on and make sure the choices made are the right ones.  Up until recent, the golden 4% rule has been the benchmark for withdraws from retirement accounts to ensure income during the retirement phase.  Recent volatility in the markets, low bond yields, and [...]

Time business has a great piece on inflation and the argument that it isn’t there or doesn’t exist right now.  Here is an excerpt from the article:   Last week, I ran out of ink for my printer and ordered some more online. My computer automatically pulled up the previous order, and I was shocked [...]

Whether your spouse has, or hasn’t worked under Social Security, they still may be eligible to get benefits.  The key here is your spouse must be at least 62 years of age, and you are either receiving, or eligible for disability or retirement benefits.  An individual may also receive benefits as a divorced spouse based [...]

We heard some disturbing news late last week that the United States ranked 19th among 150 countries in overall retirement security.  Not only that, but Slovakia beat us out for the popular 18th spot.  Slovakia for crying out loud!   So what has happened to our beloved America that we quickly seem to be losing [...]

    The “Five Benefits in One” Annuity is hitting the following states this Spring!     Benefit 10  Upcoming State Approvals   March 8: FL, MA, MO, NJ, UT   March 22: PA   May 31: AK, IA, IN, MN, OK, OR     Athene’s Benefit 10 features include: Competitive Bonus Income Benefit with [...]